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Lakefront Airport (KNEW) — New Orleans, United States

Lakefront Airport (KNEW/NEW) serves New Orleans, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (09/27, 18L/36R). Field elevation is 8 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 2/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNEW
  • Name: Lakefront Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 30.0424
  • Longitude: -90.028297
  • Elevation: 8 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: New Orleans
  • IATA Code: NEW
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 949x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18L/36R

  • Designation: 18L/36R
  • Dimensions: 1127x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

  • Designation: 18R/36L
  • Dimensions: 2097x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.950, 118.950 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 141.350, 122.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 124.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 504-243-4010
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: USD 4/1000lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: USD 10/night
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Lakefront Airport, New Orleans LA. Downtown NOLA waterfront. GA reliever for KMSY.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Flightline First. Downtown convenience premium.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic only. CBP at KMSY.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 22:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Noise curfew. Lakefront location. Hurricane risk Jun-Nov. Below sea level.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

3/8 caution
ILS procedure changed
NEW LAKEFRONT, NEW ORLEANS, LA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 18R, AMDT 2A... LNAV CAT C VISIBILITY 1 3/8. DELETE NOTE DME/DME RNP-0.3 NA. PBN REQUIREMENTS NOTE: RNP APCH - GPS. DELETE *LNAV ONLY. CHANGE CHART VDP TO READ: CHART VDP AT 1.82 NM TO RW18R. CHART NOTE: FOR INOPERATIVE ALS, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS …
2026-04-13 15:51:00 Until further notice
07/004 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1045167) 295353.00N0900023.00W (8.7NM S NEW) 270.0FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S
2026-07-10 01:20:00 2026-08-10 23:00:00
07/002 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1023943) 295714.80N0900553.70W (6.5NM SW NEW) 313.0FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S
2026-07-05 19:47:00 2026-08-06 17:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNEW?
Lakefront Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KNEW?
The tower frequency at Lakefront Airport is 118.95, 118.95 MHz.
What fuel is available at KNEW?
Lakefront Airport offers Jet A, 100LL.
Does KNEW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Lakefront Airport (United States).
Where is KNEW located?
Lakefront Airport (KNEW) is located in New Orleans, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNEW?
The IATA code for Lakefront Airport is NEW.
How long is the runway at KNEW?
The main runway at Lakefront Airport (09/27) measures 949x23m.
Does KNEW have an ILS approach?
Yes, Lakefront Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18L/36R.
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